Schools send home emails to families following tragic boating accident
FALL RIVER: The identities of the two children from Fall River who died in a tragic boating accident in Queens County on Saturday have been released. In email letters home…
Two Fall River children die in boating accident, police say; man and another child sent to hospital
QUEENS COUNTY/FALL RIVER: Two children from Fall River have died following a fatal boating accident on Saturday in Queens County, RCMP say. In a release, RCMP said that Queens County…
New cat rescue celebrates successful adoption event in Fall River
FALL RIVER: A newly launched cat rescue is already making a difference — and seeing overwhelming support from the community. Saltwater Whiskers Cat Rescue, founded earlier this year by Lauren…
Cobequid Foundation walk/run raises more than $27,000 for healthcare
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Cobequid Health Centre Foundation extends their sincerest thanks to everyone who supported the 32nd Annual Walk Run for the Health of Our Community. On Sunday, September 28,…
Fall River area man among Clean50 award recipients in Atlantic Canada
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: The 2026 Clean50 Awards proudly celebrate outstanding leaders and transformative projects committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This year, with 20 Emerging Leaders and 5 Lifetime contributors, a…
From the Cruiser – Oct. 15, 2025
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 121 calls for service. The following are some of the highlighted calls as provided…
Racing Without Compromise: Fall River’s Emma Archibald’s journey to belonging
The following was written by Nordiq Canada and is being used with permission OTTAWA, ONT.: Emma Archibald’s path to Para nordic skiing started later than most, but what she found…
Gun shots hit Lower Sackville home; RCMP seeking information
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information from the public after gun shots hit a home in Lower Sackville. On October 15, at approximately 1 a.m., RCMP officers…
Dartmouth man arrested for impaired driving after traffic stop
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 31-year-old Dartmouth man has been arrested for impaired driving after police stopped him for failure to yield. RCMP say that on Oct. 11 at approximately 2:11 a.m.,…
RSV protection for infants available
HALIFAX: Infants under eight months can now get free protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The program for infants – which will be offered every year during the RSV season,…